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Accountant in Limassol Detained for Misappropriation of Funds Exceeding €300,000

Published February 21, 2026, 09:07
Accountant in Limassol Detained for Misappropriation of Funds Exceeding €300,000

An accountant in Limassol is being held in custody for six days following a court order, as she is being investigated for the misuse of company funds exceeding €300,000. The case was revealed after a complaint was filed by the company's director on February 20th. According to investigations, the accountant made unauthorized transfers of funds from the company's bank account to the account of another company, without the consent of the Board of Directors. Additionally, she issued checks in favor of herself and three other individuals, without proper authorization. The police are conducting a thorough audit of the company's financial records to determine the full extent of the misappropriation and identify any other individuals involved. The case is ongoing and is expected to reveal more details about the accountant's modus operandi and any potential accomplices.